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Buffalo Bill Birthday Celebration
Noon - 3 p.m. on Sunday, February 26, 2012

Celebrate Buffalo Bill's birthday with the Buffalo Bill Museum on Sunday, February 26.  Admission to the event and the Museum is FREE all day.  View a brand new exhibit "Buffalo Bill Super Hero," about Buffalo Bill in the dime novels; the first comic book superhero.  At noon sing "Happy Birthday" to Buffalo Bill and enjoy free cake and ice cream.  Compete in the annual buffalo chip throwing contest and other activities.

A special feature this year will be a "Buffalo Bill Super Hero" costume contest.  How would Buffalo Bill look if he were a modern superhero?  How would Annie Oakley look?  There will be both adult and children's divisions.  For contest details and other information regarding the FREE event, call 303-526-0744.

 


 


9th Annual Mountain Melodies Music Festival
Noon – 5 pm, Sunday August 5, 2012

The sounds of string bands and bluegrass music will drift across Buffalo Bill’s grave at the 9th Annual Mountain Melodies Music Festival. The festival annually highlights both established and new musical talent from Colorado’s Front Range communities. Sponsored by the Buffalo Bill Museum and funded by the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District, this FREE event will be on Sunday, August 5 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Performers TBD


Dakota Blonde headlined the MMMF in 2011.



Buffalo Bill's Western Roundup!
Noon - 4 pm,  Sunday, September 23, 2012

Meet Buffalo Bill and Annie Oakley.  Learn how a civil war cannon works.  Shake hands with Native Americans and learn about their culture. These are just a few of the FREE activities you will be able to enjoy as we celebrate the end of another wonderful summer with Buffalo Bill’s Fall Roundup!  Throughout the afternoon the Museum will highlight the skills and knowledge of our volunteers, provide craft and hands-on activities for kids, and offer an abundance of photo opportunities.  The best part? Admission is free!

 
 

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